The Choral (CTC)

1916. As war rages on the Western Front, the Choral Society in Ramsden, Yorkshire has lost most of its men to the army. The Choral’s ambitious committee, determined to press ahead, decides to recruit local young males to swell their ranks. They must also engage a new chorus master, and despite their suspicions that he has something to hide, their best bet seems to be Dr. Henry Guthrie  – driven, uncompromising, and recently returned from a career in Germany. As conscription papers start to arrive, the whole community discovers that the best response to the chaos that is laying waste to their lives is to make music together.

With sweeping landscapes, choral harmonies, and intimate moments of transformation, the film explores the power of community, music, and art to heal in the darkest times. The Choral stands as both dedication and celebration delivering a story of voices raised together, even when separated by war.

Cast: Ralph Fiennes, Simon Russell Beale, Emily Fairn, Amara Okereke, Lyndsey Marshal, Alun Armstrong, Roger Allam, Robert Emms

Director: Nicholas Hytner

"Anchored by Ralph Fiennes’ superbly pitched performance, The Choral is a warm, witty and deeply human portrait of resilience." HOLLYWOOD REPORTER